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Rotating postal strike hits Tecumseh

Rotating postal strike hits Tecumseh

🕔07:38, 12.Nov 2018

Postal workers at the Tecumseh Canada Post Office hit the picket lines Thursday as rotating strikes continue across the country.  More than 125 Canada Post outlets have been temporarily shut down since the rotating strikes began three weeks ago. On Friday,

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‘100 Who Care’ support Chasing Hazel Foundation

‘100 Who Care’ support Chasing Hazel Foundation

🕔11:58, 10.Nov 2018

A group of 100 “women who care” and 100 “men who give a damn” opted this year to support The Chasing Hazel Foundation, which raises awareness about Down Syndrome. The philanthropic groups meet every year and hear pitches for funding

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Winter is expected to be warmer thanks to El Nino

Winter is expected to be warmer thanks to El Nino

🕔10:29, 10.Nov 2018

Windsor is in for a warmer winter this year thanks to El Nino, says a senior climatologist with Environment Canada. “This will be an El Nino year. It means a milder than normal winter,” David Phillips told The Windsor Star.

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Windsor print shop opens temporary location after $500K blaze

Windsor print shop opens temporary location after $500K blaze

🕔10:17, 10.Nov 2018

A Drouillard Road printing shop devastated by a half-million dollar fire three weeks ago reopened Thursday in a temporary location. Hogan’s Printing has set up shop at 1636 Tecumseh Road East, between Windemere and Lincoln Roads, thanks to the generosity

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Canadians gather to honour Veterans, remember history

Canadians gather to honour Veterans, remember history

🕔07:54, 10.Nov 2018

“Freedom should never be taken for granted.” —–Nelson Mandela. Canadians will wear a red poppy, listen to bells toll and reflect during two minutes of silence 11 a.m. Sunday to recognize Veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Remembrance Day is a day to reflect

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Federal government commits $86M to protect border security

Federal government commits $86M to protect border security

🕔07:03, 10.Nov 2018

The Federal government is spending $86 million to beef up security at Canadian borders and crack down on gun violence. The RCMP will receive $34.5 million of the funding announced Thursday and the Canada Border Services Agency will receive $51.5

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Game changer

Game changer

🕔17:02, 9.Nov 2018

By Brett Blake A Deaf woman in Windsor is not letting language barriers stop her from being a team player. Diane Vassallo was a child when she found an interest in roller skating when she went to Wheels Roller Rink.

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Windsor testing its first overdose prevention site

Windsor testing its first overdose prevention site

🕔16:54, 9.Nov 2018

By Eleanor Dhillon Windsor has launched a mock overdose prevention site to help raise awareness about the rising number of opioid related deaths in the city. The site was launched at the beginning of August 2018, and was originally set

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America’s midterms: how they affect our democracy

America’s midterms: how they affect our democracy

🕔16:49, 9.Nov 2018

By Maxwell de Liberato Canada is a long-time major trading partner with the U.S. and this long-standing relationship has had more ups than downs over the years. With the U.S. midterms over it leaves Canadians wondering where the relationship is

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The concerns with giving away dogs for Christmas

The concerns with giving away dogs for Christmas

🕔16:45, 9.Nov 2018

By Alayna Raja While dogs can make amazing companions, there are concerns with giving them away as gifts. The Windsor Humane Society has noticed pets being given away as gifts are being returned to them. According to the Windsor Humane

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Proposed math tests a “political strategy”

Proposed math tests a “political strategy”

🕔16:10, 9.Nov 2018

The dean of education at the University of Windsor said mandatory math tests for new educators proposed by the Ford government is a political strategy. The math proficiency test is part of a bill called the Safe and Supportive Classrooms

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Parking troubles at Mackenzie Hall

Parking troubles at Mackenzie Hall

🕔16:02, 9.Nov 2018

By Pranav Patel The executive director of Recreation and Culture for the city of Windsor assures the public that parking at Mackenzie Hall will soon be available again. Windsorites have been unable to use the parking lot since the old

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Resources for the homeless in Windsor

Resources for the homeless in Windsor

🕔15:58, 9.Nov 2018

There are 30,000 Canadians who are homeless every night according to a new homelessness report. In the study, done by Canadian Homelessness Research Network 200,000 Canadians experience homelessness, 150,000 use a homeless shelter, 30,000 are homeless on any given night

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A local support group is reaching out to teens in the community

A local support group is reaching out to teens in the community

🕔15:49, 9.Nov 2018

By Ashley Gholampoor The House Youth Centre is a support group in Amherstburg for teens ages 13 to 18 to talk about any issues they may be facing. Jessica Jarvis, 40, is the program coordinator for the youth centre. She

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Windsor Essex providing great athletic opportunity

Windsor Essex providing great athletic opportunity

🕔15:35, 9.Nov 2018

  By Daelyn Davis The Windsor Essex Catholic School Board is offering their students the opportunity to become the next Michael Jordan. The school board is giving their students the opportunity to sharpen their athletic skills with the program called

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El Nino – a warmer winter

El Nino – a warmer winter

🕔15:27, 9.Nov 2018

By Rajpreet Singh A climate expert said Windsor will have slightly warmer winter this year due to El Nino. El Nino is a band of warm water in the Pacific Ocean which can lead to a milder winter. This year

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Local pizzeria makes vegan shift to menu amid massive demand

Local pizzeria makes vegan shift to menu amid massive demand

🕔15:24, 9.Nov 2018

  By Kamryn Cusumano A local pizzeria is catering to a growing community of vegans in Windsor after seeing an unimaginable growth of vegan food sales and expects the trend to continue. Canadians are looking for more plant-based food options

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Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls cars in Windsor

Fiat Chrysler Automobile recalls cars in Windsor

🕔15:13, 9.Nov 2018

By Vince Ferraro Representatives from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have recalled 1,086 cars in Canada because of software issues. FCA recalled their 2017 and 2018 hybrid Pacificas. According to a Chrysler representative, this recall affects cars built in Canada and the

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St. Anne’s remembers

St. Anne’s remembers

🕔13:50, 9.Nov 2018

  By Hannah Davies   Students and staff at St. Anne Catholic High School are preparing to do their part in honoring Canada’s veterans this Remembrance Day. The living monument Remembrance Day tribute is a tradition at St. Anne’s where

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Windsor Fall Fashion Festival showcases local designers

Windsor Fall Fashion Festival showcases local designers

🕔16:34, 5.Nov 2018

By Sumandeep Kaur The Windsor Fall Fashion Festival showcased local designs in front of several hundred people recently at the Water’s Edge Event Centre. “This is a night of fashion showcasing men’s and women’s fall clothing and accessories from local

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